Macedo de Cavaleiros Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macedo de Cavaleiros, Norte Region, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Macedo de Cavaleiros, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 362 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2586 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Macedo de Cavaleiros serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 39%.

Macedo de Cavaleiros enjoys an average of 2586 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

October, Macedo de Cavaleiros’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Macedo de Cavaleiros Precipitation page.